Sports and Recreation General Manager Jobs in Oak Brook, IL

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Anticipated Requisition SY 25-26 Athletic Director

  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Oak Brook, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Oak Brook, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Arranges field, gymnasium, and aquatics center practice schedules, including arrangements for summer programs and non-school use of playing fields and Facilities, if applicable....

WXAV Deputy Sports Director - Student Employment

  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Oak Brook, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Oak Brook, IL)
  • 9 days ago

The WXAV Deputy Sports Director works with the Sports Director in developing an on-air broadcasting schedule, which ensures as many SXU and area high school sporting events, are broadcasted as...

WXAV Sports Director - Student Employment

  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Oak Brook, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Oak Brook, IL)
  • 9 days ago

The Sports Director is in charge of all sports programming that airs on WXAV 88.3FM. The Sports Director oversees the WXAV sports schedule, arranges the producer schedule for WXAV and area high...

Assistant/Associate Athletic Director for Compliance

  • Romeoville, IL (14 miles from Oak Brook, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Romeoville, IL (14 miles from Oak Brook, IL)
  • 9 days ago

The Assistant/Associate Athletic Director for Compliance will be responsible for the overall administration of the development, implementation, and monitoring of all systems designed to ensure...

Fitness Center Manager

  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Oak Brook, IL)
  • 16 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Oak Brook, IL)
  • 16 days ago

Arch Amenities Group, the world's leading spa, fitness and leisure firm, is seeking an Fitness Center Manager. The Fitness Center Manager, under the direction of the Fitness Center Director or...

Fitness and Aquatics Director

  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Oak Brook, IL)
  • 18 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Oak Brook, IL)
  • 18 days ago

Position Summary: The Fitness and Aquatics Director is responsible for providing leadership and supervision to the Personal Training, Aquatic, Group Exercise, and Medical Integration departments....

Fitness Manager

  • Bolingbrook, IL (10 miles from Oak Brook, IL)
  • 19 days ago
  • Bolingbrook, IL (10 miles from Oak Brook, IL)
  • 19 days ago

Certified Personal Trainer ACE Personal Trainer Certification The Cooper Institute Personal Trainer Certification IFPA Personal Fitness Trainer Certification NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Corrective...

Aquatics Supervisor- Programming

  • Oak Brook, IL (2 miles from Oak Brook, IL)
  • 21 days ago
  • Oak Brook, IL (2 miles from Oak Brook, IL)
  • 21 days ago

This position assists in managing and training all Aquatics Department Team Members. You will offer great customer service and maintain the cleanliness and order of our Aquatics Facilities....

General Manager - Evanston, IL

  • Evanston, IL (21 miles from Oak Brook, IL)
  • 21 days ago
  • Evanston, IL (21 miles from Oak Brook, IL)
  • 21 days ago

> Position: General Manager - Evanston, IL Location: Evanston, IL Job Id: 342 # of Openings: 1 General Manager At TOCA, we are passionate about people and the power of sport. We believe in...

Athletic Director

  • Elgin, IL (21 miles from Oak Brook, IL)
  • 22 days ago
  • Elgin, IL (21 miles from Oak Brook, IL)
  • 22 days ago

Athletic Director Summary of Primary Purpose: T his role is the strategic leader of the school's athletic programs, shaping a culture of excellence that uses sports as a powerful platform for...

General Manager Social, Golf

  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Oak Brook, IL)
  • 25 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Oak Brook, IL)
  • 25 days ago

Description New Location Opening August 2025! Five Iron Golf is the country's premier indoor golf and entertainment experience, with 26 locations nationwide and more on the way. Five Iron Golf's...

Associate Athletic Director for Compliance

  • Romeoville, IL (14 miles from Oak Brook, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Romeoville, IL (14 miles from Oak Brook, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Associate Athletic Director for Compliance Lewis University in Romeoville, IL Apply Now Type: Full-Time Salary: $61,611 annually Posted: 07/10/2025 Category: Athletics - Athletic Administration...

25-26 SY - Athletic Director Part Time - St. Viator School - Vic. II

  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Oak Brook, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Oak Brook, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

Visit School Website Catholic School Search The Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic schools serve more than 40,000 students in 150+ elementary and high schools in Cook and Lake counties. It is one of...

Aquatics Supervisor

  • Warrenville, IL (14 miles from Oak Brook, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Warrenville, IL (14 miles from Oak Brook, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

This position assists in managing and training all Aquatics Department Team Members. You will offer great customer service and maintain the cleanliness and order of our Aquatics Facilities....

General Manager

  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Oak Brook, IL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Oak Brook, IL)
  • 60+ days ago

We Empower the Fighting Spirit in You! We Offer Compensation package: Competitive base salary plus bonus. Comprehensive health benefits: Full coverage for medical, dental, and vision. Generous...

Demographic Data for Oak Brook, IL

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Salary for Sports and Recreation General Manager Jobs in Oak Brook, IL

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Highest Education Level

Sports and Recreation General Managers in Oak Brook, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
60.1%
Master's Degree
25.9%
Associate's Degree
5.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.0%
Doctorate Degree
2.7%
High School or GED
2.6%
Some College
0.6%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Sports and Recreation General Managers in Oak Brook, IL
4-6 years
24.4%
2-4 years
22.1%
10+ years
14.4%
8-10 years
13.0%
1-2 years
11.3%
6-8 years
8.7%
Less than 1 year
5.1%
None
1.1%



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